How to Make Buffalo Cauliflower with Ranch Wedge Salad

For all those who might hear the word “cauliflower” and think “boring,” we have some great news: We’re about to blow your mind.

Our recipe for Buffalo Cauliflower with Ranch Wedge Salad starts off by grilling this underrated vegetable, then infuses it with a spicy kick you won’t see coming. Great as a standalone, this dish is also perfect as a healthy alternative (or complement) to the typical Buffalo snacks of the breaded and/or deep-fried variety—your wings, your chicken strips, et cetera.

Try it for yourself. You might start incorporating the oft-overlooked cauliflower into more of your meals once you experience its full flavor potential.

2. Make Buffalo Sauce
In a small pot over medium heat, heat ½ tablespoon vegetable oil. When oil is shimmering, add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add hot sauce, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, and butter and cook until butter is melted and sauce is well combined, 1-2 minutes. Taste and add salt as needed. Remove pot from heat and set aside.

3. Grill Cauliflower
Brush grill or grill pan with ½ tablespoon vegetable oil. Season cauliflower on both sides with salt. When grill or grill pan is smoking, add cauliflower steaks and florets and grill until tender, about 5 minutes per side.